A owner-hosted motel on State Highway 1 in Wellsford, about an hour north of Auckland and an hour south of Whangārei. It has 11 self-contained units in a country garden setting, with views over the countryside. The units come as studios, singles, doubles and family rooms, and some have kitchenettes or full kitchens and decks. Each has an ensuite, queen beds, heating, wireless internet and Sky TV. There is a private spa pool and sauna on site. The website lists room rates per two people per night, with an extra adult at $18 per night and children at $15 per night, as at 2026. Cafés and restaurants are a few minutes away, and the site points guests to the Dome Valley Walkway, Pakiri Beach, Te Hana Māori Centre, Goat Island, Mangawhai Heads and the Kauri Museum at Matakohe. Bookings can be made by freephone on 0800 004 718. Our pick in Wellsford for a quiet base for a Northland road trip.